| Description | A series of Verbena with trailing growth habits, mildew resistant and excellent long lasting flowers. |
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| Pronunciation | (ver-BEE-nah) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | 7-10, annual else where |
| Sunlight | full to partial |
| Moisture | average, tolerates drier conditions once established |
| Soil & Site | average, must be well drained |
| Growing Media | average patio, must be well drained |
| Temperature | cold tolerant |
| Flowers | terminal clusters, many different colors |
| Leaves | simple, opposite feathered leaves |
| Stems | four sided |
| Maintenance | Although the newer cultivars are resistant to many of problems they are still susceptible to powdery mildew, white fly and spider mites. They can be over wintered in a bright cool window. Cut the plants back, re-pot and make sure the pests are controlled. |
| Propagation | cuttings |
| Author's Notes | I have grown a few of the Rupunzel series and they are excellent plants. But still got some mildew. I guess if you grow Verbena you get mildew. |
| Notes & Reference | #51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Arimitage), #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterroud) |
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